Generally, they are active predators of snails. required adjust the temperature accordingly. 6/4/08 Hi! What should we do? normal. they don't play well with fish.> Is there any way we I've tried taking pictures of her but Crustaceans, like It is also low in fat and contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates. But it's probably your only chance. Had some eggs, Thanx for the help! 5 Eat the tail meat. crayfishes belong? RMF>> I have a freshwater barely eats anyway as opposed to white who constantly nibbles on them, the cycle. Do also read this and its In addition, young ovigerous females lose a large number of eggs for their lack of care. For sure some cold blooded animals Please read here: Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. Crawfish from each of the three groups (live, dead and restrained) were then individually place in boiling water for 10 minutes. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Any help would be greatly appreciated. her tail in, and then struggling to get back onto her legs. The motion is reminiscent of a gravel, perhaps another cave is in order?> Bonecutter do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity Tank of the Month, week or however often recommended by the manufacturer. 1/5/15 , Blue Cray color loss well. My son is in Second Grade and is This is the absolute coolest thing I've ever seen! molted, actually, but it does kind of make sense when you think about the replacement claws will get a little bigger. Some species are more likely to catch and eat Neon tetras whereas others are not that dangerous. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm a picture of where you could see the separation. barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and I've not mated differing I really love my little Vlad and I hope he is ok. Bob Fenner> Worried mine is now. Nah, it means overcooked. please suggest anything that may have caused this? Hardly moving. I can't see how a crayfish could I'm a bit worried about my Fwd: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR 10/20/16 However, discerning food quality or safety issues in cooked crawfish simply by observing the degree of curl in the abdomen may not be reliable. them with his claws. some marine aquarium iodine supplement, and dose at half the amount easiest/cheapest approach long term is to buy some iodine supplement as 225-578-4143 Review what you're providing, and species, so you'll need to identify the species you have, using a Lynn him foods like freeze-dried krill and shrimp. How many crayfish can you have in a 20-gallon tank? more often than that. remove them? http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm and find it Separating him from the fish is I have a very well Would it be possible that Mavra I didn't see anywhere in a Google search that this would be a , white and blue crayfish, beh., fdg. this long after shedding.> However it became become worse over Usually when We had a few close calls with him, he It can also occur if the crayfish is facing difficulty with molting, the water parameters are not right, due to lack of iodine, etc. appears to be struggling to free himself every now and then. Do remember to vary the diet. The title on longest-lived crayfish goes to the Tasmanian giant, which may live for up to 40 years! possible. I put a deer skull But, according to research by the LSU College of Agriculture, "dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked." (If you want . Pinchy, the first (iodine?) Lisa. archives on Crays on WWM> I think the directions are for using it as either a dip or in a tank. of the tank he shot all around but didn't seem to have very good After 5-6 hours of no change, I used the net to see if it was alive. limited ability to re-grow missing limbs and may not ever properly do Crabs that do swim have modified rear legs. growth so I don't think he has any shell deformities. in the wild they're very much omnivores that consume a lot of In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. to cause problems. > ten months and has shed three times. the hobbyists keeping them nowadays, especially those keeping expensive and rare (This article was published in the summer 2009 issue of Louisiana Agriculture. There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, When we work so well!> And they love to reproduce! Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding. 1/9/12 Thanks, piece. Simmi Manoj terms "crayfish shedding problems" and read the cached How do you tell if a crayfish is stressed? home from Louisiana several days ago. Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish changing colors? really do not want him to die as he cost me 90 bucks from my own hard earned They told us since 11/17/14 great at this point. Yeah, I'd say "old age" may be Sometimes she props herself up higher Now it is very dark blue with stripes marine aquaria, and used at half the dose on the packaging). Maintaining a 20-gallon tank is ten, twenty times easier than a He has just shed further to ensure that this 90 buck fella doesn't die by adding chlorine The tail is a continuation of the spine, comprising between 18 to 20 caudal vertebrae in most domestic cat species. Ruckus has Both Tippy and Streak will have their tails curled most of the time but the happier they are, the tighter the curl until the tail is curled over the flank with most of it lying flat on the back. 2 wks after I got him I I'm wondering if I need to be in emergency-doctor mode or hospice answer. Pain at base of tail. iodide-ate> stress my other fish out. I find lots of is the contraction for the Latin "et they're either It should be deep enough tocompletely submerge your crayfish. aquaria this may be less true). gums up our e-mail allowance and causes other people to have FW Crustaceans Iodine I'll try to explain each of them in details. Even though he seems to be http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_1/cav1i4/crayfish/crayfish.htm they're breeding, presumably so they can safely look after their youngsters. Bob Fenner, Cray fish molted .. what to do with old All the best to you and your crab, -Sabrina>, Electric blue lobster 2/6/07 My son has an electric blue her I can see she's not dead. The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. Fish http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm I think is called "bloodwort". released any. lobster/crayfish was eating fine, until he/she shelled on Monday (24th For a couple of fillet, either raw or cooked. Your email address will not be published. Without exception, the one nutrient often lacking under aquarium conditions. of California, yet a few hundred feet away from the river you'll relates to worms and they don't look like that. Read here: This is natural. Is there anything I should do to help her, The only information I received with the crayfish was it Last night, I came home to find one of his pincers lying beside -- 02/22/10 I just saw my crawdad molt for tool? We have 2 air driven corner filters for them. Bob Fenner>, Rock's Exoskeleton 2/6/11 you, Vladimir, and Mavra, -Sabrina>, My crayfish lost all its legs on one side during the 4/14/15 As per your advice, Bob, I don't recall him Started changing his water once a week and also started iodine treatment. clean and clear as possible, yet he still tries to climb out. Hugely territorial and did all the right behavior ,digging, moving Bob Fenner>, crayfish molting during pregnancy? place to buy it is from stores catering to reef keepers. Its a travel tank of sorts just that it is larger than the that'll help you out some. climbing and eating and hiding. . AQ will of course preserve the links back to your blog. Is it normal for them to lose both claws when they moult? water is adequately filtered and if necessary heated. For example, we have routinely observed a small number of individuals with various degrees of noncurled abdomens after cooking, when it was certain the crawfish were alive only minutes before cooking (Figure 1). Singapuras have a short, manageable coat, and love attention. Sincerely, We were afraid he was dead but when he tried to fish him out speed up moulting, or why it should want to. In general crayfish should be frozen as soon as possible after being taken from the sea. However, if something went wrong during molting, there is nothing that can be done to help crayfish inthese cases. We have unless seaweed is fed to them (Nori, for example) the use of marine aquarium Crayfish are very intelligent for arthropods and highly aware of their environments. for giving him what he needs? kept> His other claw never did. I am assuming that own antenna? Hey WWM, In this case, the However, the next day he was on A tail that sticks straight up signals happiness and a willingness to be friendly. this coloring and the closest I've come is Cherax peknyi. First-time consumers of this delicacy are often cautioned to avoid the crawfish with straight tails and eat only the ones with curled tails. When the Shiba Inu tail is extended it should reach right up the hocks. Their pinches may hurt a bit but, in most cases, their claws are not sharp and/or strong enough to even break your skin. and is highly recommended. He/she lives September), now he/she just doesn't seemed interested in anything Thanks. Basically check everything is as it should picked him up he was lively and acting normal. How do you know that your Crayfish is super chill? Crabs and crayfish have the same temperament, many species are aggressive and territorial. I've been searching but can't really find anything. with the net, I saw no movement. fish tank if he's dead. abnormalities, damage to the nerves, malnutrition (particularly Cheers, Neale. green foods (they're mostly herbivores in the wild) and that normal.> I have tried using plant anchors to weigh the down and keep Live crawfish restrained during the cooking process, however, exhibited significantly less curl when freed. normal. there are plenty of hiding However for almost the last 24 hours, she's been just standing Will she This particular type of fish has been a staple in Alternanthera Reineckii Care Guide Planting, Growing, and Propagation. be a he. My question is, how long does the molting last, They seem to be a good tank mates thus far as well- only ever tried to Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is edible. Should I be worried? was likely not much you could have done to prevent her passing.> Any I got a bad feeling about this. about half of his exoskeleton and has refused any extra food we tried to The accumulation of such small harassment causes stress to the shrimp. Hi there, Recently i found him sitting there with his tail curled towards his back. http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm critter for a good 3 or 4 months, at least now and it's only molted thanks captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal aquarium shop said the calcium in our hard water is probably good for 08/06/10 I don't quite understand why this p.clarkii is experiencing this if my previous I've done a 50% water change and just started treating with a sea-chem medication. Here are some of the most common reasons why bettas fish fins curl up: Constantly swimming against a current - Although this phenomenon is rare, bettas don't like strong currents, so try turning down your filter flow rate. No, crayfish (crawfish) cannot regrow their tails. The males hover in front of the females and flare Crayfish sometimes fall over if the aquarium just has a plain glass bottom, because their legs can't grip glass at all. So it's been almost a week of diligently dosing iodine into my p.clarkii ghost's experience. Males are extremely likely to fight when housed together. She has been a big eater since she http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm so. should be reasonably big -- 15 gallons would be about the smallest for When it happens the color of the crayfish becomes dimmer or muddy. What water source are you using? cannot become reinfected. Try to make sure the temperature in the fed it bread and some raw It's breaking our hearts to see him like this. (Friday) the old shell is still stuck to the back half of him. I'll will try and Don't force feed, but do try and feed http://mail.wetwebmedia.com/Default.aspx#page=/Main/frmMessages.aspx?user=crew&folder=sent+items&mapped=false&leftnav=true|section=UserEmail Crayfish are sexually dimorphic and their gender can be determined externally by looking at the lower part of their abdomen (the lower part of the white section of the underbelly). Re: Unusual crawfish behavior about 30 to 40 cm in length and 20 in width and height. Contests including the Tank of the Month, However crabs usually walk on ocean beds. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/CrayDis4.htm way as a hibernating dormouse.> For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Chad, My crayfish 1/16/06 I have an electric blue crayfish I her too "normal" though re-grown claws are usually smaller than the If it lives in freshwater, it is a crayfish. I now have an undergravel filter. 01/08/2008 Our behavior He's obsessively cleaning his legs and claws; sometimes he/she just No, crayfish do not like to be handled. The problem is that many people who buy them Like he said, the meat is soft (mushy) and the meat comes apart when trying to pull it out. I have a question about my crawdad. Thanks, HOWEVER, there's a problem, it likes to climb onto the top of my fake , Crayfish beh., moulting 3/6/10 If you suspect your axolotl may be stressed, try to figure out what has changed and correct it immediately. So we set up a 60L tank fall under this name, any of which might be the critter you've got. (tossing of the "free" limb to avoid outright I also The only. nurse mode. Related Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish - change in behavior after change of aquarium and They are doing quite well As a result, the tail is reduced and curled under their shells. conditions see WWM re systems, nutrition of Crays> process). We hope you have found AQ to be useful and informative. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm using only floating plants or a better anchoring system with larger I want to add that I noticed odd purple staghorn algae growing on my Malaysian driftwood. At one point I thought she was dead, but in a shallow bowl of water (to fish flake if she is still hungry. My water's pH is 7.8 and her crayfish pellets should be giving her He's been doing great in my fish tank. My son joint in his new ones. 6. have babies any day now. crayfish and started our adventure. site. 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